Hiroshima Big Arch

Home of Sanfrecce Hiroshima until 2023, site of Japan's first Asian Cup triumph.

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The Hiroshima Big Arch, known under current sponsorship as , is a multi-purpose stadium in Hiroshima, Japan. It is used mostly for association football matches and also for other sports. The venue was the home of J.League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima through the 2023 season, after which the club moved to the newly built Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima stadium. It has a capacity of 50,000. It is an all-seater.

Quick Facts

Nickname: Hot Staff Field Hiroshima
Public transit: Hiroshima Rapid Transit:; Astram Line at Koiki-koen-mae, x
Location: Hiroshima, Japan
Opened: September 1992
Owner: Hiroshima City
Operator: Hiroshima City Sports Association
Surface: Grass
Former names: Hiroshima Park Stadium (1992–2013); Edion Stadium Hiroshima (2013–2024)

Lore & Background

Hiroshima Big Arch opened in 1992, as the venue of the 1992 AFC Asian Cup. The host nation Japan won the Asian Cup title for the first time, after defeating the defending champion Saudi Arabia 1–0 in the final at this stadium. The stadium hosted the 1994 Asian Games.